I will try to keep my review list short and simple:
Pros:
*Makes a delicious coffee beverage (haven’t tried iced coffee yet, but I’m certain it won’t disappoint
*Reminds you to clean the milk spout with a touch of a button when finished making your milk based drinks, as you will see in my video
*Automatically does a quick rinse of the coffee/water spout when turned on or off, as you will see in my video (always keep a small cup there to catch the water)
*Allows to reconfigure settings to your preference and memorizes the settings you chose - I.e. more water, less foam, etc. (you can find videos on how to change settings - super easy)
*Has a decent sized water tank that provides multiple drinks before filling up again
*VERY easy to learn and start making coffee right out of the box (just be sure to follow initial cleaning steps first)
*Accommodates whole beans and ground coffee (be sure to read how to do ground coffee, as the machine is supposed to be on, can’t go over a certain amount at a time, etc. - easy to grasp but I want you to get it right)
*Alerts when it’s time to refill water tank or remove coffee grounds from its disposal tank.
*Very quick process and well worth the drink - it’s definitely a treat for my husband and me.
*Has a hot water feature for teas, oatmeal, etc. You pick how much you need (no preset for that, I don’t think). Just be sure to have the hot water spout attached (original spout that you remove to attach the milk container for milk based drinks)
*Very hot temperature, which I love. Just be aware and careful when you first brew and take that first sip. Temperature can be adjusted - just watch a YouTube video or read the manual to learn how.
Cons:
*Ive only found one, and I could be mistaken. But I don’t recall getting an alert when my beans needed refilled. I am new to ground beans and maybe it expects we know how many we should use. I don’t yet know, so I put enough beans in to cover the base. However, I could tell it was out during one of my drinks because I didn’t hear a strong grind. The drink was not good. Not a big deal, but it’s worth calling out if you’re wondering or like me and a newbie to whole beans. We will get it down!
I love this machine, and I am so thankful it was on a deal. We splurged and got it for Christmas for us. My advice - don’t wait another morning without this machine. You deserve this; You won’t be disappointed.